Caramelized Bananas

Name: Caramelized Bananas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 2 medium bananas, sliced 1/4-in. thick

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 1 cup

Test Kitchen Approved

To make caramelized bananas, simmer fresh bananas in a simple caramel sauce made with butter and brown sugar until tender and golden brown. Caramelized bananas are a great substitute for pancake syrup. A spoonful over vanilla ice cream is delicious too.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 medium bananas, sliced 1/4-in. thick

Directions

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add sugar, mix to combine. Cook until slightly thickened, about a minute. Add bananas; cook 1-2 minutes per side or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 130 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

Simmer fresh sliced bananas in butter and brown sugar to create a sweet, buttery sauce and bananas with a golden and lightly crispy texture. Whip up this delightful topping for your pancakes, French toast, oatmeal or ice cream...you may just have a new favorite use for bananas! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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